Meet the Partners — SWAT by Kirshenbaum

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Richard Kirshenbaum

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

With over 30 years of experience, Richard Kirshenbaum is a leading figure in the advertising industry, co-founder of famed Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners, and a pioneer of concepts like the pop-up store, sidewalk advertising, and various forms of guerrilla marketing. (Read Full Bio)

Joseph Mazzaferro

VICE CHAIRMAN / CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER

A senior creative professional with 20+ years of creative marketing experience for brands with substance, style and infectious energy, Joseph is instrumental in business-building and award-winning ideas for the financial, fashion, retail, blue chip technology and luxury industries. Previous select clients include LVMH, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Citibank, NetJets, BMW, Chanel, Dom Perignon, Don Julio Tequila, Unilever, HSN, Wendy’s, British Airways and Absolut Vodka as their agency lead Global Creative Director.

Melissa Witkin

PARTNER / VP, GROWTH AND OPERATIONS

Throughout her career, Melissa has played a key role in executing global campaigns by overseeing the day-to-day operations across accounts including State Farm, Squarespace and Weight Watchers. She began in the start-up world and later ran Project Management for Sonos, Google / YouTube and Converse at Anomaly. Melissa cultivates a strategically creative approach to business in order to foster growth for both the agency and culture.

Kiri Wolfe

PARTNER / PRESIDENT

Kiri has spent the majority of her 15-year career in account management and new business. She has worked across a multitude of verticals, including finance, beauty, education, wireless, entertainment, wellness, healthcare and fast casual for clients such as Snapple, Wheels Up, Sprint, and A&E Networks. Kiri is committed to growing successful relationships to build the brand and drive business through respectful collaboration and thoughtful leadership.